Monthly Archives: December 2009

What better cure for the “end-of-the-holidays” blues than some great music? That’s the premise behind singer-songwriter-musical maestro Rick Barry’s holiday hangover, which will be presented for the eighth time tomorrow night at The Saint in Asbury Park. This year’s edition … Continue reading →

The 10th anniversary Light of Day concerts to benefit Parkinson’s disease research will be held Jan. 15 at the Stone Pony, Jan. 16 at the Wonder Bar and Paramount Theatre, and Jan. 17 at the Watermark, Langosta Lounge and Tim … Continue reading →

As 2009 draws to a close, I thought I’d look back at some of my personal highlights from Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band’s “Working on a Dream” tour. Of course the tour stopped being about that album about … Continue reading →

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Annex in New York City, which opened early this year, will close its doors on Jan. 3. The annex is featuring an exhibit, “John Lennon: The New York City Years,” which has garnered … Continue reading →

Anyone who knows Debbie DeLisa, who manages the Wonder Bar in Asbury Park, knows her devotion to all creatures great and small. Deb is always rescuing and rehabilitating strays, whether they be a kitten thrown into Deal Lake by a … Continue reading →

Bruce Springsteen, an ardent supporter of President Barack Obama, has long been known for his left of center politics. The two latest examples include declining Republican Governor-elect Chris Christie’s invitation to play at his inaugural festivities (Springsteen’s stated reason, according … Continue reading →

Thousands of Deadheads are expected to converge on Asbury Park this weekend for the two sold-out Furthur shows at Convention Hall Saturday and Sunday. Furthur, if you have not heard, is the new project featuring Grateful Dead members Phil Lesh … Continue reading →

If you’ve never been to a house concert, it can be a pretty fantastic experience. Just imagine an intimate performance by an up and coming young band or an older, established act, in a very small space with a crowd … Continue reading →

When Status Green burst onto the Asbury Park music scene several years ago, they were quickly hailed as one of the most exciting new bands to come along in quite awhile. Since then they’ve been working hard, opening for Bon … Continue reading →

Dates have not yet been set for the third annual Seaside Music Festival, but applications are now open for bands interested in performing at one of the fest’s many venues. The festival has been held in May the past two … Continue reading →

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Alex BieseAn Asbury Park Press staff writer since 2005, Alex Biese is a proud member of the local music community, both as a journalist and a musician. Along with his work for the Press, he has written for outlets including MTV.com and Film Festival today magazine.E-mail Alex

Jean MikleJean Mikle has worked at the Asbury Park Press for more than 20 years, most recently as an investigative reporter on the Projects Team. In her "other life," she’s a fan and proponent of the Asbury Park music scene, both then (Bruce Springsteen, Jon Bon Jovi, Southside Johnny Lyon) and now (Wave Gathering, The Stone Pony, The Saint) and all sorts of new music.E-mail Jean